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Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels

16 Sumner Place, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW7 3EG, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map – Metro access

Excellent location — rated 9.6/10! (score from 257 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.2
Superb
257 reviews

The decor of number sixteen was amazing. I love the styles of the various rooms.

Danielle South Africa

Lovely comfortable rooms, great service and food and handy location

Abigail Australia

Perfect location for the South Kensington station. Our room was so clean, the bed was extremely comfortable! I loved the decor. Beautiful garden to have breakfast in. All the staff were professional and friendly.

Michelin United Kingdom

Absolutely charming courtyard for breakfast in the mornings

Ali Australia

Great location for the Chelsea Flower Show and super friendly staff. Honesty Bar.

Felix United Kingdom

Everything was perfect. Great location, immaculate hotel and room, beautifully decorated. Friendly staff and great breakfast.

Claire United Kingdom

there aren’t enough stars to rate this hotel, it’s absolutely beautiful! the attention to detail is exquisite! the staff could not be more helpful! perfect location, 10 min walk to harrods.

Anna United Kingdom

Firmdale Hotels provide the most comfortable beds, spacious and well appointed bathrooms and the staff at Number Sixteen were exceptional. The decor and attention to detail is gorgeous and the whole experience has a home from home feel.

Frith South Africa

Everything and everyone was on top level. I think the food should be better

Lina Jordan

Welcoming staff. Lovely room overlooking the garden. Great breakfast.

Diane United Kingdom
9.2
Superb
257 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The decor of number sixteen was amazing. I love the styles of the various rooms.”
    Danielle Danielle South Africa South Africa
  • “Lovely comfortable rooms, great service and food and handy location”
    Abigail Abigail Australia Australia
  • “Perfect location for the South Kensington station. Our room was so clean, the bed was extremely comfortable! I loved the decor. Beautiful garden to have breakfast in.”
    Michelin Michelin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Absolutely charming courtyard for breakfast in the mornings”
    Ali Ali Australia Australia
  • “Great location for the Chelsea Flower Show and super friendly staff. Honesty Bar.”
    Felix Felix United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything was perfect. Great location, immaculate hotel and room, beautifully decorated. Friendly staff and great breakfast.”
    Claire Claire United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “there aren’t enough stars to rate this hotel, it’s absolutely beautiful! the attention to detail is exquisite! the staff could not be more helpful! perfect location, 10 min walk to harrods.”
    Anna Anna United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Firmdale Hotels provide the most comfortable beds, spacious and well appointed bathrooms and the staff at Number Sixteen were exceptional.”
    Frith Frith South Africa South Africa
  • “Everything and everyone was on top level. I think the food should be better”
    Lina Lina Jordan Jordan
  • “Welcoming staff. Lovely room overlooking the garden. Great breakfast.”
    Diane Diane United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff 9.5
  • Facilities 9.1
  • Cleanliness 9.5
  • Comfort 9.6
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location 9.6
  • Free WiFi 9.6
High score for London

Stay in the heart of London – Excellent location - show map

Featuring ultra-chic interiors and a private garden, Number Sixteen offers glamorous accommodation in cosmopolitan South Kensington. The Victorian property provides 24-hour room service, minibars and iPod docking stations in the rooms.

Each individually styled room reflects the contemporary design of the hotel, with luxurious fabrics and furnishings and hints of bold colour. All rooms at Number Sixteen are air-conditioned and feature flat-screen satellite TV. Some rooms have French windows leading to a small balcony.

Afternoon tea is served all day at the hotel, and can be taken in the garden, conservatory, drawing room or library. Guests have a number of public rooms within the hotel in which to relax after a day outside in bustling London.

South Kensington Underground Station is a 3-minute walk away, and is surrounded by bars, shops and restaurants. Located on the Picadilly, Circle and District lines, the hotel has easy Underground links to many parts of the city.

This is our guests' favourite part of London, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 1 Jun 2012.

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Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Parking
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service

Currency exchange: Need local currency? This property offers currency exchange on site.

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for London

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Danielle
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “The decor of number sixteen was amazing. I love the styles of the various rooms.”
  • Abigail
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Lovely comfortable rooms, great service and food and handy location”
  • Michelin
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Perfect location for the South Kensington station. Our room was so clean, the bed was extremely comfortable! I loved the decor. Beautiful garden to have breakfast in. All the staff were professional and friendly.”
  • Ali
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Absolutely charming courtyard for breakfast in the mornings”
  • Felix
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great location for the Chelsea Flower Show and super friendly staff. Honesty Bar.”
  • Claire
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Everything was perfect. Great location, immaculate hotel and room, beautifully decorated. Friendly staff and great breakfast.”
  • Anna
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “there aren’t enough stars to rate this hotel, it’s absolutely beautiful! the attention to detail is exquisite! the staff could not be more helpful! perfect location, 10 min walk to harrods.”
  • Frith
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Firmdale Hotels provide the most comfortable beds, spacious and well appointed bathrooms and the staff at Number Sixteen were exceptional. The decor and attention to detail is gorgeous and the whole experience has a home from home feel.”
  • Lina
    JordanJordan
    “Everything and everyone was on top level. I think the food should be better”
  • Diane
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Welcoming staff. Lovely room overlooking the garden. Great breakfast.”
Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days
  • We need 2 Queen Beds for 2 Guests in 1 Room
    We will be able to provide twin beds (2 single beds) in any of our Deluxe Rooms and the Sumner Room
    Answered on 8 March 2021
  • Are there good dining options for vegans?
    Good afternoon, Please email us on theorangery@numbersixteenhotel.co.uk for menu options. Best wishes, Lyndsey
    Answered on 4 June 2021
  • Do you have lift to this room ?
    We have Deluxe Rooms located on all floors of the hotel, most of them with lift access but some of them are accessible via a staircase (only one floor..
    Answered on 26 February 2022
  • Do the single rooms have a shower only - thank you
    Yes they do only have a walk in shower. Kind regards, Lyndsey
    Answered on 5 February 2020
  • Hello do you still offer single/twin rooms (1 person)? I seem unable to book them now, no matter what dates I put in. Thanks!
    Good evening, Thank you for your message. Yes, we do have Single (8 square meters, single bed) and Queen (10 square meter, queen bed) rooms, subject ..
    Answered on 8 August 2022
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Hotel surroundings *
1 restaurant on site

    Orangery

    Menu: À la carte

Facilities of Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels

Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Parking
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.
  • Parking Off-site Additional charge
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press Additional charge
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

15:00 - 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£60 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£60 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that extra beds and cots can only be accommodated in the Deluxe Double Room and the Deluxe King Room.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Please inform Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels

  • Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels is 2.3 miles from the centre of London.

    • Room options at Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels include:

      • Triple
      • Double
      • Single

    • Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels has 1 restaurant:

      • Orangery

    • Guests staying at Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish

    • Check-in at Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • From the nearest airport, you can get to Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels by:

      • Car 50min

    • The prices at Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.